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	my new pleco is acting wierd
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	This is the first time i have seen him, since there are ALOT of places for him to hide in the 55 gal. He is a gold nugget, about 3.5" He is sitting there, and his fins are moving, like, he is sitting still, but his fins are moving like he is trying to fight a fine current. Is there something wrong?? I REALLY REALLY dont want this one to die.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	He kinda moved.. he looks like he is fanning himself.. kinda like what elephants do with their ears. I do put aquari-sol in the tank as an ich preventive, so do you think that could be affecting him? (BTW, we have been using it for 15 years, and it hasnt bother the clown loaches, or my other pleco)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	not sure how similar a gold nugget is to a clown pleco, but my clowns do the same thing. it's part of their behavior and not indicative of if they are sick or not. maybe someone with more knowledge about gold nuggets can help you out, but it may just be their normal way of being. "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	thanks Hopefully it is just a thing they do.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	I think he died
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	You think your fish died? ...What is that supposed to mean? In my experience, either a fish/animal/plant is dead, or it isn't. Also, which of his fins were moving? That might help people figure out what was wrong (or wasn't) with your fish, dead or not. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	all of his fims were moving. Im really sure he is dead, but the wierd thing is is that it turns pale, and then normal color.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	If you think the pleco is dead then take it out of the water and check. If it doesnt move then its dead, if it swims away then its alive. If you think the new fish is acting oddly then do a water parameter check on ph, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate to make sure that is not a problem. If you dont have the test kits then take some water to the lfs and get them to check it and on the way out buy some test kits as they are vital to your success in this hobby. As you are a 15 year veteran in this hobby then you should realise this. Lindy Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	im only 16 years old. I pushed him around with a stick (I didnt want to touch him because my hands smell like fantastic) and he didnt move at all. I think im going to try to take him back to the LFS.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	Take the dead plec out of the tank until you get to the lfs or you will end up with water problems because of the decomposing body. Do you have test kits? Which ones? fustrated please answer our questions Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
jenbabe256 Big Fish Posts: 316 Kudos: 312 Votes: 10 Registered: 21-Jul-2004	You had the post about your Pleco not being seen much right? If he is dead, take him out..Rinse your hands for awhile and take him out. Like Lindy said it would be nice to know if you have Test kits for the tank...If not take a sample to your LFS. Take your Pleco back and please have the water tested. I am sure it frustrates you as much as others..its really hard to loose a fish...Lets just figure out the problem first and then work from there.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	I took the pleco out this morning. Needless to say, he is gone, so he wolnt be going back to the LFS. I have test kits for Ammonia, Nitrites, Nitrates, pH, and alknity
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	Could you use the test kits and tell us what the results are? I think its important to rule out water quality issues for the reasons behind the death of your fish. When there is a mysterious death amongst fish that is the first thing I do because water quality is very managable but sometimes slips below where it should be. Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05


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